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arts and entertainment Spotlight: The Mother Banjo trio performs at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing at noon Thursday June 6. The group will play in the Garden View Café.
Red Wing, 55066

Red Wing Minnesota 2760 North Service Drive / P.O. Box 15 55066

2013-06-13 19:51:24

Spotlight: The Mother Banjo trio performs at Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing at noon Thursday June 6. The group will play in the Garden View Café. The group features Ellen Stanley on banjo and vocals.

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Stanley is known as an engaging live performer, weaving humorous stories with fun song covers and her own original material.

She performs regularly in Minneapolis and also has played at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin.

Stanley has released two successful CDs "Stray Songs" and "The Sad and Found." Her new album is "The Devil Hasn't Won."

Performing with Stanley are Dan Gaarder on guitar and vocals and Jim Parker on mandolin.

"I think one of the wonderful things about our music series is the eclectic mix of music styles," said Nancy Dimunation, nursing administrator for Mayo Clinic Health System in Cannon Falls, Lake City and Red Wing. "We are proud to have presented national renowned artists such as Eric Himy and Butch Thompson along with local Minnesota performers such as Ellen Stanley and our local Red Wing talent."

The Sheldon Presents series is now in its fourth season. The performances are free and open to the public. The Garden View Café in the medical center offers refreshments available for purchase.

For more information contact Marcy Dowse at 651-267-5067.

At a glance ...

What:The Mother Banjo

When: Noon Thursday June 6

Where: Garden View Café, Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing

Cost: Free

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